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    Kilowatt how many layers do you use to reach the thickness of a scale?

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    Quote Originally Posted by jreiter22 View Post
    Kilowatt how many layers do you use to reach the thickness of a scale?
    The scales are a one piece formed denim micarta. I did not cut the slot. 5 layers on each side and wedge area is folded denim (4 times) a slug was put in between the sides while pressing, curing and shaping.

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    I am really impressed with how you made the one piece scales. That was an innovative idea to use a plug when pressing the micarta. The shape and size of the scales look perfect. Great work.

    Charlie

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    Niiiiice! I like those scales!

    Good job!

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    Kinfolks or not that is a fine looking razor.

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    Nice Job ~ Blue Micarta Special for a Blue Steel Special. Me likes !
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    Thats a really nice job of scale making & restoring you have done .
    I love the colour & finish to the scales .
    Cheers Paul

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    Very nice. Makes me want to give a restore a try.

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    I have a WB that has a piece out of the scales and I was considering going the one piece micarta route. Now that you have some milage on it, how is the single piece holding up? I'm not so concerned about scratches and such but rather stress cracks and soap scum, that sort of thing. Any sign of those? What would you have done different?

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    Wow , the denim micarta looks great. Really well done, the whole package looks excellent.

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